Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
727166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 208 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726499

Common Names

  • Mexican Marsh Pennywort
  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle mexicana (also called Mexican Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a creeping perennial herb with round, deeply lobed leaves. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle mexicana has small white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle mexicana is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to plant the seeds in a shallow container of water and keep the water level consistent. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small sections and replanted in the same container or a new container.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle mexicana

Hydrocotyle mexicana can be found in Mexico.

Hydrocotyle mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle mexicana?

Hydrocotyle mexicana

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle mexicana?

Mexican Marshpennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle mexicana?

It is found in marshes, wet ditches, and other shallow water bodies

Species in the Hydrocotyle genus

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2856180: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.